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πŸŽ‰ 4 year runniversary πŸŽ‰

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Another year since graduating C25K πŸ™€And as I like to be different, I seem to have the habit of marking my runniversaries by saying goodbye to an old pair of running shoes.

I got good value out of these as they've helped carry me over 1000km. Although they have little wear, they are over 2 years old and I don't want to add further risk of injury.

I am currently using the C25K program to aid recovery from a surgical procedure from about a month ago. But.... that didn't stop me from joining in the Great South Run mega HU VRB meet. I don't remember seeing a 10 mile run in C25K between W5R3 and W6R1 but I'm a bit left field 🀣

Tomorrow's run is W8R2.

Wherever you are in the program I hope you see it through and remember that the HU forum is here to help you now and beyond 5k. AND if you need to return!

May you too have many runniversaries!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

* UPDATE * 01/11/22 22:20

Shoes now in a shoes recycling bin in the local leisure centre (so not going to landfill)

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TailChaser profile image
TailChaserGraduate

This is from someone who just popped out for a run 18 months ago and came back 5 hours later having done 26.2 miles… yes, I can confirm he’s left field.

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KatnapGraduate in reply to TailChaser

With determination, it's amazing what we can do with our bodies πŸ’ͺ

GTFC profile image
GTFCGraduate

Just a really good person. Super talented and super modest. I'm toasting you now with my wine 🍷 Very best wishes πŸ’™

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Dexy5Graduate in reply to GTFC

and me 🍷, happy runniversary Katnap , and enjoy c25k again.

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KatnapGraduate in reply to Dexy5

It's always good to be there with a new cohort of graduates πŸ±πŸ‘Thank you Dexy5

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KatnapGraduate in reply to GTFC

I'll join your toast with my mug of Earl Grey 🀣

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KatnapGraduate in reply to GTFC

Cheers GTFC 🍡🍷

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Beachcomber66Graduate

Epic post Katnap! Many many happy runniversaries!! I hope your procedure worked out well. All of the GSR mob are left field and proud of it πŸ™‚

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserGraduate in reply to Beachcomber66

Hell yeah πŸ’ͺ!!

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Beachcomber66Graduate in reply to TailChaser

πŸ‘Š

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KatnapGraduate in reply to Beachcomber66

Procedure went well thanks BC. Just waiting for analysis/ results.

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Beachcomber66Graduate in reply to Katnap

πŸ‘

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CBDBGraduate

Happy Runniversary!

Happy Runniversary card
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KatnapGraduate in reply to CBDB

Love the card CBDB ❀️

Frenc profile image
FrencGraduate

They look in pretty good shape for 2 years Katnap ! I hope they are replaced with something nice, and I hope your recovery goes well 😊.

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KatnapGraduate in reply to Frenc

Thanks Frenc !When you start C25K 1x pair of running shoes is all you need.

I sort of already have the replacement shoes πŸ±πŸ‘

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

yay Katnap what a great day!! Your 4 year anniversary..this place wouldn’t be the same without you!!! Congratulations πŸ₯³ here’s to the next 4 x

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KatnapGraduate in reply to Mummycav

A Thanks Mummycav 🐱I cross my paws and wish the same for you πŸ˜ƒ

Are you getting much running of late?

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply to Katnap

thank you lovely …not at the moment…my life has taken off since I started working so I’ve gone to the bottom of the queue as far as needing things are concerned…but I’ve had a few passes now which has opened up my diary so I’m making sure I keep some time aside for me πŸ˜‡ x

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KatnapGraduate in reply to Mummycav

All work and no play is no fun... But better than being idle and trying to keep busy

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply to Katnap

at least I’m not a sofa loafer!! Xx

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Shake-and-runGraduate

happy run-anniversary!

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KatnapGraduate in reply to Shake-and-run

Thank you Shakes!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

You are brave, I haven't managed to recycle my shoes yet, they are lined nearly in the bottom of the wardrobe, maybe when the wardrobe is full, I met a woman who played clarinet once who never threw her old reads away, she stored them nearly in case the world ended and she couldn't buy new ones, I'm a bit like that with running shoes,, those look like they have served you very well

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KatnapGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

If you have more than 5x pairs then you could probably recycle some of them.Or learn to run barefoot 🀣

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate

Happy 4th Runniversary Katnap

Here’s to many more years of running 😍

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KatnapGraduate in reply to RunWillie

Thanks RunWillie πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ

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beachy1980

Well done πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³what a lovely message. I’m on Wk 6 and I’m finding it tough but rewarding when I get to the end!!! I can’t wait to finish- I think new trainers is a fab idea for each anniversary!!!!!

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KatnapGraduate in reply to beachy1980

Weeks 5 and 6 are the real business end of the program. After that, walk intervals break your rhythm and it won't be long before you too will do that jogging on the spot when waiting to cross the road.

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IrishprincessGraduate

Congratulations Katnap and Happy Runniversary! πŸ₯³πŸ‘πŸ˜Ž here’s to many more πŸ₯‚

It sounds as if your recovery is going quite well πŸ˜‚

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate in reply to Irishprincess

Thanks IP! The problem with recovery is remaining patient!

BaddieThePirate profile image
BaddieThePirateGraduate in reply to Katnap

Surely it’s not stopping being (a) patient ASAP? πŸ˜…

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate in reply to BaddieThePirate

🀣 impatient patient! 🀣

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Birdlady64Graduate

Happy Runniversary Katnap! Those runners have served you very well.They deserve to be recycled.

Good luck with your recovery and the plan.

And here's a toast to you and all things a bit left field! 😁πŸ₯‚

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KatnapGraduate in reply to Birdlady64

Ta Birdlady64

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Sandie1961Graduate

Happy Runniversary Katnap I hope you have your eyes on a smart replacement pairπŸ‘Ÿ

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KatnapGraduate in reply to Sandie1961

Thanks Sandie1961 Only at the right price! 🀣

Runnerno profile image
RunnernoGraduate

Good luck with your recovery Katnap

& A Happy Runniversary

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate in reply to Runnerno

Thank you Runnerno !

BaddieThePirate profile image
BaddieThePirateGraduate

Hope you are fully recovered soon!

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate in reply to BaddieThePirate

Cheers Baddie! I can't be sure how long recovery will be but tbh I'm already running and I'm not going to rush into faster pace at the risk of not getting any runs.

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Papillon17Graduate

well done Katnap, my four year of graduating the first time will be in March 2023 and of starting will be January 2019. Taking the C25K a little slower this time round and not sticking so rigidly to run one day rest the next myself I am more oh it will be dry in a couple of nights I will go then in the afternoon when it’s dry. Aiming to see how far going in the week 7 runs as aiming to get back to Parkrun and not just volunteering as I have for around 38 weeks. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay running

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KatnapGraduate in reply to Papillon17

Cheers Pap! Good luck with getting back to running at parkrun!

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